Nissan Terrano Expert Reviews

The final review of the Nissan Terrano XV 110PS diesel, after over 6 months of long term use.

There are few pocket friendly cars that is missed sorely once it leaves the ZigWheels garage for good. And for sure, the Nissan Terrano makes it to this list. Obviously, there are plenty of good things to talk about, but let’s get done with the bitter pill first. One of the pains what we’ve been cribbing from day one is the creaking monocoque, which squeaks when driven over broken roads or speed breakers. Though overall the Nissan is well put together, my other concern was the cabin build quality as the Terrano developed unusual gaps between the various dashboard parts.Talking about the interiors of the cabin, what is disappointing is that there are very few bottle holders near the front seats, and not even basic door pockets at the rear. Having said that, the glove box is large, there’s a useful crater above it, and a small compartment with a lid on the centre of the dashboard. The driver’s seat is height adjustable, so one can easily get the desired driving position. I did miss the dead-pedal, but there’s enough space to rest the left foot during long drives.The other things which are missed sorely are multifunctional steering wheel, automatic...read more »

Having clocked 8,000km in the Nissan Terrano we've started to admire the 110PS 1.5-litre diesel engine and the compact-SUV's driving dynamics. But with the Hyundai Creta and Maruti Suzuki S-Cross coming in to the picture, the cabin and features list need a quick overhauling.

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Editor's View of Nissan Terrano

Upside

Comfortable rear bench, spacious cabin, diesel-automatic combination

Downside

Lacks features, interiors look dated, does not offer a 4X4 drivetrain

Our Verdict

Handsome looks, decent equipment levels coupled with a fantastic ride and handling package, the Terrano does everything expected from a vehicle in this segment. A 4x4 variant is probably the only thing missing considering how capable the vehicle is.